Question

which of the following is not an example of causation? (1 point)

increasing depth in the ocean increases pressure.

temperatures less than 32 degrees fahrenheit causes water to freeze.

bringing an umbrella causes rainstorms.

stepping on a gas pedal causes a car to move faster.

Explanation:

To determine which is not causation, we analyze each option:

• Ocean depth and pressure: Depth increase (cause) leads to pressure increase (effect) – valid causation.
• Temperature and water freezing: Temp < 32°F (cause) makes water freeze (effect) – valid.
• Umbrella and rainstorms: Bringing an umbrella does not cause rainstorms (no logical causal link; it's a superstitious or illogical association).
• Gas pedal and car speed: Pressing gas (cause) increases car speed (effect) – valid.

Answer:

C. Bringing an umbrella causes rainstorms.